Movie

Term of Trial

★ 6.1(16)19622h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Glenville
Release date: 1962-08-16
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Romulus Films

About Term of Trial

Term of Trial is a 1962 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Glenville, starring Laurence Olivier, Simone Signoret and Sarah Miles. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Term of Trial in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna. When the lovely young Shirley Taylor, one of Weir's students, falls for her unfortunate instructor, he is tempted and flattered but turns down her advances. Taylor's subsequent actions make Weir's life even more complicated.

Cast

Laurence Olivier

Graham Weir

Simone Signoret

Anna Weir

Sarah Miles

Shirley Taylor

Terence Stamp

Mitchell

Hugh Griffith

O'Hara

Roland Culver

Trowman

Dudley Foster

Detective Sergeant Keirnan

Frank Pettingell

Ferguson

Thora Hird

Mrs. Taylor

Norman Bird

Mr. Taylor

Newton Blick

Prosecutor

Allan Cuthbertson

Sylvan-Jones

Themes & keywords

courtroomteacher student relationshiprape accusationvengeful studentstudent threatens teacher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Term of Trial in Japan?+

Term of Trial is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Term of Trial on Netflix?+

Term of Trial is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Term of Trial?+

Term of Trial has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in Term of Trial?+

Term of Trial stars Laurence Olivier, Simone Signoret, Sarah Miles, Terence Stamp and Hugh Griffith.

When did Term of Trial come out?+

Term of Trial is a 1962 movie directed by Peter Glenville.

What genre is Term of Trial?+

Term of Trial is Drama film.

Who directed Term of Trial?+

Term of Trial was directed by Peter Glenville.